Assistant Head of Year 9

MARK Education Trust; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in safeguarding and student support roles. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Year and designated staff to ensure effective communication and address student needs. Responsibilities include managing safeguarding issues, conducting investigations, and maintaining records. This position is critical for enhancing the quality of student experiences within the academy. Strong commitment to child welfare is essential.

Qualifications

• Assist the Head of Year in monitoring students' absences.
• Manage safeguarding issues in collaboration with the DSL.
• Conduct investigations and report findings to the Year Leader.
• Engage with external agencies and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring mentors follow up on student absences.
• Maintain child protection records and attend meetings.
• Promote effective communication within the school.
• Support specific students in their classrooms.

Job description

Main Duties

• Assist the Head of Year (HOY) in ensuring mentors effectively follow up on students' absences during mentor time.
• Manage, report, and address safeguarding issues in collaboration with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Promptly inform the DSL of any safeguarding concerns and help formulate a coordinated response under their guidance.
• Assist with keeping child protection records up-to-date for students worked with.
• Attend child protection meetings as required and agreed upon with the DSL for level 1 and 2 students.
• Undertake safeguarding responsibilities consistent with the role of a Deputy DSL as instructed by the DSL for level 1 and 2 students.
• Maintain and establish high standards according to the Academy’s ethos and expectations.
• Strive to ensure students receive a quality and enriching experience.
• Promote effective communication within the school and between the school and students' homes.
• Provide assistance to mentors and teaching staff as needed.
• Conduct investigations into incidents, collect statements, and report findings to the Year Leader.
• Reach out to parents to discuss incidents and arrange necessary meetings.
• Offer guidance and advice to students.
• Visit and support specific students in their classrooms.
• Communicate effective student-specific strategies with staff members.
• Assist in implementing disciplinary actions, such as organising detentions.
• Assist with the maintenance of records of support provided to students, including Student Support documents and Additional Needs plans.
• Engage with external agencies and assist with the preparation of required reports.
• Handle various administrative duties like filing and data management in the process of carrying out your role.
• Aid the Head of Year in organising events like Parents’ Evenings and Information Evenings.
• Participate in training courses and INSET sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Engage in the Academy’s regular pattern of meetings.
• Perform duties as directed by the Headteacher.

General

• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Academy
• To take part in training activities offered to further professional knowledge and development
• Committed to the safeguarding of children and the promotion of their welfare within the Academy
• To carry out the above duties in accordance with the Academy's policies
• To perform such other tasks as may reasonably be required by SLT, appropriate to the grading of the post
• The post holder should be aware of and comply with all Academy policies and procedures relating to child protection, health & safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.